Inspected underground utility construction sites for safety compliance.
Performed underground utility locating and marking of existing utilities such as water, sewer, gas, electric, and telecommunications.
Used hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes, sledgehammers, wheelbarrows. to excavate areas around existing pipelines or utilities before repair or replacement activities were conducted.
Provided technical guidance to junior technicians regarding safe working practices when performing tasks related to underground utility maintenance or repairs.
Monitored quality control standards throughout project duration ensuring proper performance of equipment used during excavation activities.
Repaired breaks in underground conduits by cutting away damaged portions and replacing them with new pipes or couplings.
Identified potential hazards associated with trenching operations.
Maintained accurate records and logs of all work performed on site.
Utilized GIS mapping software to identify subsurface features relevant to a project's scope of work.
Assisted in the testing of completed installations to ensure that they met required standards.
Dug trenches for the installation of various types of underground utilities including power lines, telephone cables, water mains.
Drove and operated utility trucks and other equipment.
Used hand tools, such as shovels to access lines and prepare area for work.
Climbed poles and ladders to install, maintain or inspect equipment.
C&C Router Operator
Dimension Wood Products
Claremont, NC
03.2018 - 06.2020
Operated CNC routers to create complex shapes from raw material according to blueprints or CAD files provided by customers.
Reviewed customer orders for accuracy prior to beginning production runs.
Cleaned work area regularly during shift to ensure safe working conditions.
Ensured that all safety protocols were adhered to while operating machinery.
Inspected finished products for quality assurance purposes before packaging them for shipment.
Verified accuracy of work pieces using measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers.
Adjusted machine settings for different cutting operations including speed, depth, feed rate, and tooling.
Performed routine maintenance on the router equipment such as lubrication and cleaning.
Volunteer Firefighter
Various
Catawba, NC
06.2013 - 06.2019
Participated in regular drills and training sessions to keep skills up-to-date.
Responded quickly to emergency calls, providing medical aid where necessary.
Communicated with other members of the team to coordinate activities at a scene.
Assisted in the operation of fire suppression equipment, such as hoses, nozzles and ladders.
Inspected and maintained firefighting gear to ensure proper functioning.
Responded immediately to alarms for fires, vehicle accidents, and other emergency situations.
Held nozzles and directed streams of fog, chemicals or water to combat fires.
Checked hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
Ascended and descended ladders, stairs and ramps in smoke-filled areas.
Collaborated with other emergency personnel when responding to accident scenes or acute illness calls requiring emergency medical care.
Controlled and extinguished fires using manual and power equipment.
Laid hose lines and operated nozzles, pumps, hydrants, and fire extinguishers.
Combatted fires by holding nozzles and directing streams of fog, chemicals or water.
Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires with shovels and hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies.
Used axes and other tools to break through windows and debris.
Established and managed water supplies to support suppression activities.